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What is tempura?

Tempura is a Japanese style of lightly battering ingredients—most often seafood and vegetables—and cooking them quickly in ...
Tempura is one of the best-known Japanese dishes. But for most of us, it’s a restaurant dish, not a homemade treat. You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to make authentic Japanese shrimp ...
Each month at Moderne Barn in Armonk, Executive Chef Ethan Kostbar assembles a Sunday-only “regional menu” inspired by cuisine from a particular area of the world. This month it’s Japan, which means ...
Make the crispiest, most flavorful fried food at home using this unique pot that is perfect for golden, restaurant-quality ...
Most of us have had tempura. It’s the name given in Japan to usually fish or vegetables deep fried in a thin batter. According to the Oxford Companion to Food, it is one of the most important and ...
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Can Tempura Ever Be Vegan?

If you abide by a plant-based diet, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be able to enjoy a tempura dish. But can tempura ...
It’s farmers market day in Santa Monica and I have tempura on my mind. The Japanese farmer carries most of my staples — shishito peppers, burdock, kabocha squash and daikon radish, which I like to ...
The Japanese pride themselves in a dish’s simplicity of ingredients, the beauty of its presentation, and the attention to detail. No matter where you go, whether it’s a five-star restaurant or an ...
When you try to fry tempura at home, there are many troublesome steps, such as using a large amount of oil and having to think about post-processing, and controlling the temperature of the oil. I ...
At tempura restaurants, the chef fries the ingredients at a steady pace and places each piece in front of you as soon as it’s done so that it is hot and crisp. At home, though, that process doesn’t ...